MOON AREA LOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Moon Area Lower MS is a public middle school that is part of the Moon Area SD school district, located in Moon Township, PA with about 623 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Moon Area Lower MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Moon Area Lower Middle School, located at 904 Beaver Grade Road in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serves as a key transitional academic environment within the Moon Area School District. The school is specifically dedicated to supporting students in the middle-grade levels, typically focusing on fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth necessary to bridge the gap between elementary and upper-level middle school education. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the structured support they need to navigate the complexities of early adolescence.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes various extracurricular activities, arts, and technology integration. By creating a collaborative environment that involves both faculty and the local community, Moon Area Lower Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize preparing students for future academic success by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and consistent personal development throughout their time at the campus.
For more information, contact Moon Area Lower MS at (412) 264-9440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
MOON AREA LOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Moon Township, PA with about 623 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Moon Area SD
- Total Students:
- 623
- Teachers:
- 46.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 623 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOON AREA LOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.1%
- Black or African American
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.